Homeowner’s Benefit & Woes
Five simple ways to avoid a home burglary
Five simple ways to avoid a home burglary With all of the crime in our Los Angeles neighborhoods and summer vacations looming, this is a timely blog post. Burglars are on the lookout for an easy target. Daytime burglaries are common in m...
Why Don’t You Have Fruit Trees?
George and I purchased our La Canada home during the real estate recession of the early 90s. After several years we could afford to add our pool. We had a delicious apple tree in the middle of our yard, which we were not smart enough to attempt...
How lazy can you be?
For years, I bought fresh herbs at the grocery store, only to find that they were rotten after a few days in the fridge. Because I have dogs, I didn’t want to plant herbs in the backyard, so several years ago, I planted some herbs in the patc...
Keeping your home safe during the holidays
Due to the increased burglaries in my La Canada neighborhood and in most of our Foothill Communities, we rented a safety deposit bank. The banker told me there were only a few available, so we aren't the only ones concerned with break-ins. We d...
Prepare your home for the coming El Nino
Prepare your home for the coming El Nino Angelinos eagerly brace for the approaching El Niño. Here’s how you actively prepare your home for the stormy season, with transition words and short, active sentences: First, inspect your roo...
Pet peeves
Pet peeves:Â For those who truly know me, you understand my intense hatred for flies. Everyone dislikes them, but I loathe them. Previously, I stashed cans of Raid in every corner of my home. However, friends recently gifted me fantastic fly-fi...
I love my grassy lawn!
While previewing new listings each week, I am noticing more homes with artificial turf. I am a glass is half full, kind of gal and was hoping our drought would bring smarter, water-wise gardens. While a handful of homeowners are sporting beau...
